The objective of this course is to provide learners with an overview of the purpose and requirements of ISO 14001:2026.However, this course does not address ISO 14001:2026 in detail.Course detailsDuration: 1 dayAccreditation: SGS certificate of attendance upon completionPrior KnowledgeBefore starting this course, you are expected to have the following prior knowledge:▪ Management Systems - understand the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle.▪ Knowledge of the concepts of environmental management and the relationship between an organisation’s activities,  products and services and environmental impacts.▪ Commonly used environmental management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 14001:2026.▪ The requirements of ISO 14001:2026.Course ContentIntroduction to the ISO 14000 Series of Management System StandardsISO 14001:2026 Overview and Clause 4ISO 14001:2026 – Clauses 5, 6 and 7ISO 14001:2026 – Clause 8ISO 14001:2026 – Clauses 9 and 10

The objective of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform an internal audit of part of an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14001:2026, report on the effective implementation and maintenance of the managementsystem in accordance with ISO 19011 and to contribute to the continual improvement of the management system.Course DetailsDuration: 2 DaysAccreditation: SGS certificate of attendance upon completionPrior KnowledgeBefore starting this course, learners are expected to have the following prior knowledge:Management systems:- understand the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle;- knowledge of environmental management systems (EMS) and the requirements of ISO 14001:2026.Environmental management:- the concept of environmental, sustainable development whereby an organisation must ensure that actions of today do not degrade the environment of the future;- the purpose of an initial review as the basis for establishing an EMS where none currently exists;- evaluation of activities, products and services to establish the environmental aspects associated with normal operating conditions, abnormal conditions such as start-up and shutdown and emergency situations and accidents;- considerations of environmental aspects with respect to:- emission to air, release to water and release to land;- use of raw materials, natural resources and energy;- energy emitted and lost e.g. heat, radiation, vibration, steam, and compressed air;- public nuisance such as light pollution, noise, and odour.- environmental legislation and how legal compliance forms part of an EMS;- typical methods for evaluation of the significant impacts of the environmental aspects identified and how their ranking influences operational control and priorities for improvement.Course ContentIntroduction to the ISO 14000 Series of Management System StandardsISO 14001:2026 – Interpretation for AuditAudit Definition and PrinciplesPlanning and Preparation for the AuditConducting the AuditAudit Reporting and Follow-upAuditor Competence

The purpose of this course is to provide learners who have an existing, basic knowledge of, or experience in, environmental management with an understanding of the management systems approach and the requirements of ISO 14001:2026, and to provide a basis for learners who wish to implement an Environmental Management System.Course DetailsDuration: 2 daysAccreditation: SGS certificate of attendance upon completionPrior KnowledgeBefore starting this course, learners are expected to have the following prior knowledge:▪ Management Systems – the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle.▪ The core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between management responsibility, policy,planning, implementation, measurement, review and continual improvement.▪ Environmental Management:- knowledge of the concepts of energy management and the relationship between an organisation’s activities,products and services and equipment on energy efficiency;- commonly used energy management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 14001:2026;- the requirements of ISO 14001:2026.Course ContentBenefits and Importance of CertificationAnalyse the Current Business StateCreate the Implementation PlanDesign and Document the SystemSelecting a Certification Body

IEMSAThis training is designed to give you the relevant skills and knowledge to assess/report on the conformance and effective implementation of an environmental management system.  The purpose of this training is to equip delegates with the knowledge and skills needed to perform internal audits on ISO 14001 environmental management system plus to contribute to the continual improvement.

MDIA Please see the ISO 13485:2016 Medical Devices Internal Auditor Training Course Synopsis for a more comprehensive overview of this course and to review any pre-course requirements that might apply. This course has been prepared by the medical device specialists of SGS and the content approved by SGS United Kingdom Ltd. SGS United Kingdom Limited is approved as Notified Body 0120, a CMDCAS Recognised Registrar, UKAS accredited certification body 005, under the FDA Approved Persons Program and is recognised by many other regulatory authorities including those in Australia and Taiwan. Other medical device approvals in the SGS group include SGS Japan Inc as a JPAL Registered Certification Body and SGS Hong Kong Ltd recognised by the Hong Kong Medical Device Control Office.

MDLACPlease see the ISO 13485:2016 Medical Devices Auditor/ Lead Auditor Training Course Synopsis for a more comprehensive overview of this course and to review any pre-course requirements that might apply.The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second (including supplier) and third party audits of quality management systems against ISO 13485:2016, in accordance with ISO 19011.

MDLACPlease see the ISO 13485:2016 Medical Devices Auditor/ Lead Auditor Training Course Synopsis for a more comprehensive overview of this course and to review any pre-course requirements that might apply.The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second (including supplier) and third party audits of quality management systems against ISO 13485:2016, in accordance with ISO 19011.

This intensive course is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the ISO 13485:2016 standard, focusing on the requirements for a medical device quality management system and the skills needed to lead audit teams effectively. The course combines comprehensive theoretical knowledge with practical auditing exercises, role-playing, and group discussions to ensure participants are well-equipped to conduct and lead internal and external audits.SGS North America is certified by Exemplar Global as a training provider. Participants who successfully complete this course and achieve Competency through the course exam will receive a Certificate of Attainment for the following Exemplar Global knowledge competency unit:MD - Medical Devices Quality Management SystemsAU – Auditing Management SystemsTL – Leading Management Systems Audit TeamsImportant Notes:We recommend that you turn your camera on during the course to enhance engagement and participation.For the course exam, all learners are required to keep their camera on for the entire duration of the exam.Please bring a valid photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport, or work badge) to class for identity verification purposes prior to the exam.Enrollment and attendance in this course indicate participant agreement for SGS Academy NAM to share enrollment information (e.g., participant name, email address, Competency Units attempted, TPECS examination results, etc.) with Exemplar Global. This information will not be shared with any third party (e.g., employer) without the participant’s written consent, unless required by law.

The course introduces the main elements of sustainable procurement. Including the benefits and challenges for an organisation wanting to implement a Sustainable Procurement programme. 

IATF-FTC Please see the Introduction to IATF 16949:2016 - Module 1 Synopsis for a more comprehensive overview of this course and to review any pre-course requirements that might apply. This course is designed to provide delegates with an awareness of the IATF 16949 Standard, the history of automotive quality Standards and the rules for certification. The training will also focus on Customer Specific Requirements and the Automotive Process Approach. It is recommended that delegates have knowledge of quality management systems prior to attending (e.g. ISO 9001). An overview of this training is also available as an eLearning module. See page 5 for details.

This course provides an overview of what is required implement Sustainable Procurement into organisational practices